Why does William Kirk Kilpatrick refer to Christianity and psychology as competing faiths? - answer-Modern schools of psychology are based primarily on the works of atheists. Based on their assumption that there is no God, they conclude that man is only matter in motion and human beings do not poss...
Why does William Kirk Kilpatrick refer to Christianity and psychology as competing
faiths? - answer-Modern schools of psychology are based primarily on the works of
atheists. Based on their assumption that there is no God, they conclude that man is
only matter in motion and human beings do not possess souls
Why should Christians bring God's truth to the discipline of psychology? - answer-
Psychology is the study of the mind- no worldview other than Christianity has true
insight into this spiritual realm. Popular psychology is a deceived discipline because
it adheres to the following misconceptions:
1) Denial of the Fall
2) Metaphysical monism
3) Denial of the creaturehood of man
4) Excuses guilt
According to Christianity, what is the key to healing non-organic mental illnesses? -
answer-The confession and forgiveness of sin through Christ, reconciliation with
God, and sanctification through the disciplining work of God's spirit
How do Secular Humanists and Christians differ in their views of suffering? - answer-
Secular humanists believe that suffering is to be avoided at all costs, Christians
believe that suffering can be both purposeful and instructive
What is the Islamic view of the Fall? - answer-According to Islam, the Fall was only a
slip on Adam and Eve's part that was completely forgiven after they repented. It had
no further effect on the nature of man or the world
What is the Islamic view of Christ's work on the cross? How does one attain
salvation in Islam? - answer-Islam rejects the atoning work of Jesus, even going so
far as to deny that Jesus died on the cross. According to Islam, "each person must
bear his own burden and responsibilities"; Muslims believe that human beings have
a naturally good nature and that we must work out our salvation through the
guidance of God
What is the Islamic view of the Final Judgment and forgiveness? - answer-The Final
Judgment will be a day of balancing good deeds against bad. If your good deeds
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